The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
Jonathan Haidt
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36 MINS
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Psychology Politics
Ever wondered how our moral compass is shaped by more than just harm and fairness?
Intrigued about the influence of cultural and evolutionary factors on morality?
Dive into the complexities of human nature as we explore the idea of humans being 90% chimp and 10% bee, and discover the profound implications this has on our morality, politics, and religion. Learn how understanding these diverse moral matrices can help foster empathy and cooperation in our increasingly interconnected world.
Ever wondered how our moral compass is shaped by more than just harm and fairness?
Intrigued about the influence of cultural and evolutionary factors on morality?
Dive into the complexities of human nature as we explore the idea of humans being 90% chimp and 10% bee, and discover the profound implications this has on our morality, politics, and religion. Learn how understanding these diverse moral matrices can help foster empathy and cooperation in our increasingly interconnected world.
Key Ideas
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#1
Is Morality Driven More by Intuition than Reason?
01 Jan 1970
02:32
02:32
#2
Plato to Hume: The Timeless Tug-of-War Between Reason and Emotion
01 Jan 1970
02:56
02:56
#3
Can We Trust Our Moral Judgments When Intuitions Come First?
01 Jan 1970
03:30
03:30
#4
Plato, Socrates, and the Psychology of Morality: The Truth Behind Our Virtue
01 Jan 1970
03:44
03:44
#5
Can Understanding Morality's Cultural Divide Bridge Our Global Differences?
01 Jan 1970
03:19
03:19
#6
Decoding Morality: The Moral Foundations Shaping Liberals and Conservatives
01 Jan 1970
02:51
02:51
#7
Can Democrats Win Big by Embracing the GOP's Moral Playbook?
01 Jan 1970
03:35
03:35
#8
From 9/11 to Darwin: Unraveling the Groupish Nature of Human Evolution
01 Jan 1970
03:33
03:33
#9
Could the Hive Switch Be the Secret to Tony Hsieh's Success?
01 Jan 1970
02:28
02:28
#10
College Football: The Modern-Day Religious Rite
01 Jan 1970
02:32
02:32
#11
Can Genetic Predispositions Explain America's Deep Political Divide?
01 Jan 1970
02:26
02:26
#12
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:51
02:51
About Author
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and professor of ethical leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is known for his research on the psychology of morality and how it varies across cultures. Haidt's book, "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion," explores the psychological underpinnings of our moral judgments and how they influence political and religious divisions. Through his work, Haidt aims to foster greater understanding and tolerance among people with differing viewpoints.
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